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Craftsman EZ3 917.251481 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.251481
OWNER'S
MANUAL
®
= Assembly
, Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER
ASSISTANCE
HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1_800-659-5917

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  • Page 1 ® [11111: MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 OWNER'S MANUAL = Assembly , Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1_800-659-5917...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTAN'r': THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH_ Ul. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE° PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER,. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL S_ILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR1P CHARGE WtLL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY...
  • Page 4 ii Li iill iill CONTENTS ......i, ......HI,,,, SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-26 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, t6-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 28-29 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    AND ATTACHMENTS ....i,,: .......... These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased,. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor, ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Video Cassette Steering Wheel (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/164 8 (2) Lock Washers #t0 Manual Parts Bag (2) Screws #!0 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts #10 _ Parts bag contents not shown full size "=3J...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factor/with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes., To ensu re safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (.See Fig. 3) ..illl i ii,lll Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, move metal bracelets, wristwatch Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt, rials.
  • Page 9 • Place the R°Ho suspension arm on inward pointing INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See deck pin, If necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 6) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm, Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension °...
  • Page 10 ......• i,iill illl illlll ill CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DEFLECTOR SHIELD The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 11 ... Ll/lllu lull/ll,llnlulul ...... iinl ......,',',,I OPERATION These symbob may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractor to familiarize yourselfwith thelocations of various controls and adjustments,. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH PLUNGER AMMETER CHOKECONTROL...
  • Page 13 OPERATION ..i,iii ir_, The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 i i illl iilllll i i iilll LL_ I1:1_ if slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) slower position° Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface° ° If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O AD_ pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION ....i i illllll 'system of an engine while in storage° To avoid engine ° Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 16 MAINTEN'ANCE SCHEDULE /__/_o_i_f ..AsYou COMPLETE /__.7_,_ _.._.O_.>, "_ ./'__,/'a_SERVICE REGU_R SERVIC E DATES Check Brake Operation ,,€,heok T_e Preesure ..V" .._ ...., CheckforLooseFasteners Sharpen!Replace MowerBlades _#', ....i ....l..v' ..?......ii Check ..Battery Level/Recharge ......
  • Page 17 RESPONSIBILiTI CUSTOM • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding TRACTOR wheel° Do not attempt to sharpen white on the mower. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter nanceo steel bolt, pin, era cone balancer.
  • Page 18 ii ii illlll ........liH, iHlllll BATTERY Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every' 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
  • Page 19 SIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17) _""'_'"-_WING Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with awire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dded gum fibers_ SEAL ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig.

  • Page 20: To Remove Mower

    ADJUSTMENTS mmmm m_uuu mHmimmmmmm : ......... :" CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutcF_t:mrake p edal fully and set parking brake, ° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, °...
  • Page 21 ......... i,,t ii, i ,u ,i..i,r,_,ll i, nl,ii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i,= i,nl lu=. I=I..II=U=UnH..=H.H==HUH. Ul.lt TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 22 and 23) - IMPORTANT-" DECK MUST BE LEVEL SlDE-TO-S_DE_ IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig° 24) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SUR E TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS •...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installinga new electric ctutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 25) cycles to wear in clutch plate_ Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake° °...
  • Page 23 E AND ADJUSTMENTS ..L, I JlI,I ,,i,1,1,1, I, TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level sufface_ Engage parking brake.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..........t ,,,t ..TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - ° BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged FRONT WHEEL (See Fig° 31) - battery. • Block up axle securely. RED cable last from both batteries°...
  • Page 25 i,i rlrl......... r 'll,i ii'_l_ ,,llll,,ll,ll,, CE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 33) (See Fig. 34) • Raise hood, While holdingspring bushingwith wrench, loosen jam nut. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. •...
  • Page 26 D ADJU HHIll ....'"'"' " ... ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST- ° Move throttle control lever from slow (.i_) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position_ If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture (See Fig. 35 and 36) screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tuf'n_ Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary,...
  • Page 27 ENGINE immediately prepare your tractorfor storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or noreo FUEL SYSTEM ....... ]'"1[L IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 28 ... :..i, lUl ..:- , ii iii :..:::: ... I IIIJl '!1111111 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ..i i iii i ii,UlUll ..: ..tl, ii lUlll i iiiiiii i1:1 iiilu Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1_ Outoffuel.
  • Page 29 COTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator_safety presence controlsystem Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade° Replace blade., Tighten blade boil Level mower deck., Mower deck not level,,...
  • Page 30 NOTES i .i illll ..
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 SCHEMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP 13(3@ 3600 RPM REGULATOR _EL_OWL_T_ 2_ voL_ _ o ,_ 3_00 _,_EOULATO. D, SCO,,N_OT_O) ORANGE BROWN HEADLIGHT BLACK SWITCH (OFF) HEADLIGHTS --0-- NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPS PTO SWITCH NOTE"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 ELECTRICAL ..
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146140 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120 V'_..26...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 × 1/2 150253 Rail, Frame RH t7580408 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 140506 Drawbar, Gt 72140608 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 136671X558 Panel Asm., Side LH 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 73680700...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150035 Nyliner 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 74321016 Screw, Fin., #10-24 x 1 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 5304J Actuator, Interlock Switch 17490508 Screw, ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 73631000 Locknut #10-24 STD541437...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,251481 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asmo, Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Beating, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 ENGINE _j_5 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT ]...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 141948 Engine Kohler MV18S-58560 144110 Muffler Asm Kohler VGT (Inc. Key No, 34) 1324O300 Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 13280328 Nipple Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - 1/2 1320030O Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 121361X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 SEAT ASSEMBLY i[ :' PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 121249X 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat Spaceh Split 140675 123740X Spring, Cprsn Strap, Fender 127018X 123976X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x ..62 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 43 Decal Hood Insert 138955 Decal Operating Instruction 146047 151448 Decal Grille Garden Trac. IPC Decal, V-Belt Drive Sch Tract 52-113-54 146705 Decal, Engine Craftsman Kohler Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH 146710 146706 Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Insert Strg 138047 133644 Decal Maintenance...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION i21006X Rod Asm., Lever 145542 Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm. Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1t4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1_1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 MOWER DECK 33-.._ ÷...

  • Page 47: Gauge Wheels

    REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 153125 Deck Asmo, Mower 46" 137554 Keeper, Belt, Idler 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 144917 4939M Pulley, Idler, Driven Retainer Spring 137273 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 8119M Needle Bearing 4197R Axle Shaft 4220R Thrust Bearing Race 12000034 Retaining Ring 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low Final Drive Gear 4199R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Gear...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 BAFFLES AND SHROUD, ,,,,, _T_71 (" 10 "_" C:::_'_...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 BAFFLES & SHROUD AIR INTAKE DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NOo X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 52 063 41 Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head Grommet (2) 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKCASE 19-- ,,2\ z_2_+26 / CARBUREtoR _/_930 +,,+...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CARBURETOR CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Gasket, Intake (2) X_82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 52 041 09 Kit, Manifold 52 468 !2 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 52 755 91...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 11111 _11i iiii iiii1,1 CRANKSHAFT !....DIPSTICK ! CYLINDER HEAD ! '" ... iiiiiiii iiiii ii iiiii iiiiiii EXHAUST ELECTRIC STARTE R !
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Crankshaft 52 014 93 52 098 12 Starter Assembly 52 468 03 Washer, Thrust .119L122 (A,Ro) (includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9) 52 468 04...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 iG"'T'O" I..b_15...

  • Page 57: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, NO. NO. 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 47 086 08 Screw, Poziddv, Truss Head 25 086 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head 1/4-20 x 5/8 (2)
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 iOiL"F,LTER I ..PiSTO" A.O RO0 I ..i_iL PUMP i ....CAMSHAFT AND VALVES...
  • Page 59 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. X-67-64 Screw, Hex Washer Head X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 N.P.TFo #10-32 x 7/16 (2) 52 050 03 Filter, Oil Pickup...
  • Page 61 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 63 ,< < _lt- :I= n I-" :::)

  • Page 64: Replacement

    £RRF'IgMqN® 18.5 HP IC ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own mcdel numoe_ " _,eng,ne nas MODEL NO. its own model number 917.251481 The model number for your Itactor -,,,,', :,,_ :,bno :Jn :r_e model plate located unde, ,he seal The model number for your engine...

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